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    2 THE OMAHA DAILY JMSfo SUNDAY , JANUABY 19 , 185)0. )
commander of the rt-Klmenti ono Nontenant ,
the color * of the reglme-nt , the color-bearer
and ono non-commlnslonpd officer. All the
fl r * and bsnncrs belonging to the regiments
In Berlin wore gathered at the Potsdam depot
yesterday , and wtre escorted by a company
of the Second guard regiment to the Sehloos.
The festival at the palace was attended by
the empress and ox-imprei Frederick and
the four eldest prince * .
The statues of Emperors William and
Frederick were crowned with laurels. When
the emperor entered the white hall Baron
von IluolbcronBcre , president of the Helens-
tag. called for three cheem for his majesty.
Thea were Riven heartily and his majesty
then read the messaRc from the throne.
The references In the emperor's menage to
Prince Hlsmarclc and to peace wore heartily
applauded.
RKNBWnD HIS VOWS.
His majesty , after he had concluded readIng -
Ing his message , seized the standard of the
Klrst regiment of puards and exclaimed :
"In vlow of these venerable colors which have
a glorouu | history of 200 years , I renew the
vow to defend the honor of the people and
the country at homo and abroad. Ono em
pire , one people , one God. " Ilaron von
Lolchenfcld , Bavarian envoy to ths fedsral
council , then called for cheers for the
emperor. There was an enthusiastic re
sponse ,
The parade of the troops was n brilliant
succeBs. The various flngi were taken under
escort from the SchlOss , the two eldest sous
of Prince Albrecht of Prussia acting as color
omccrs for the first time. Emperor William
was attired in the full uniform of the guard
corps with hl collar of the Order of the
Dlack Kaglo showing over liln cuirass. Thi
troops presented arms when bis majesty ap
peared and the colors wcro lowered. Then
followed the march past the crown prince ,
Princess Eltel , Fritz and Waldemar Joln-
Inc In the procession.
Following the celebration at the white hall
the emperor reviewed the grand corps. Ills
majesty also received a delegation repre
senting the students of German universities.
The address to the emperor was made by
Cuno Pleral , a law student of the Berlin
university. The only drawback wna a slight
fall of rain , but this did not , dampen the
enthusiasm of tbo masses to any great ex
tent. There were many manifestations of
genuine heartfelt patriotism at the numer
ous fetes , especially at the different schools
and colleges , universities and public offices.
AT THH TOWN HALL.
At the town hall Mayor Belle made a
suitable speech and was warmly applauded.
The building was gaily decorated with flags
and was elaborately Illuminated , which was
also the case with the other public build-
Ines.
Ines.This evening there was a state banquet
and the Schlosa and city were Illuminated
In honor of the occasion. The members of
the conservative. Impoilalli't and Gorman
social reform parties tunt a congratula
tory telegram to Prince Bismarck.
Commemorative medals , specially struck
for the occasion nnd having a portrait of
William I on ono side and the Imperial
crown surrounded by a laurel wreath on the
other side , will bo presented to all the promi
nent people taking part In today's fetes.
Among those Invited to be present at the
ceremonies at the Schloss today was the
former chancellor , General Count von
Caprlvl.
At the state banquet thla evening GOO
guoBls were In attendance. Kmperor William ,
In responding to the toast "Tho Empire , "
said the day had been the special anniversary
of the rast year , because It had vividly re
called the memory of the ( jreat William I.
Continuing , he said : "His majesty ( refer
ring to William I. ) succeadcd In accomplish
ing all that our fathers hoped for during our
youth , when they desired tbo unification of
the great German empire. We may enjoy
hn friilt thn twn ilnnarted cmnerors nchlovod
for us , and It Is our duty to maintain It ,
now that the German empire has become a
great world-wide , empire. "
In conclusion , Emperor William paid it
was the du-ty of the Ilelchstag to support
Its emperor. That all ho had promised dur
ing the gathering In the White hall In the
morning could be cirried Into effect If the
mcmbeis would support him In confidence.
"Ho then drank to the prosperity of the cm-
plro and expressed a wl&b that It might be
ofprolongod on the lines laid down by iEm-
poror William I.Tho ' , greatest enthusiasm
prevailed as all 'tio ) guests of the ovennlg
joined wllh the emperor In drinking to the
prosperity of the fatherland.
SENTIMENT STILL ANTI-ENGLISH.
All Enropw Comb I tied , AKiiliiHfl , ltn
Colonial 1'oIIny.
( CopyrlBht , 18 tt , by the Associated Press. )
BERLIN , Jan. IS. The week has ended
With every ono'o thoughts directed to tbo Im
perial anniversary. The excitement caused
.by the Transvaal incident Is gradually abat
ing and the newspapers uniformly express
the opinion that this difficulty will bo ad
justed by diplomacy , although there may be
critical t'tageD In the negotiations. The anti-
Engllsh spirit , however , which was aroused
by the Invasion of the Boer republic sur
vives with full vigor , niul It Is significant
that those In political circles who are In
touch with the government have the Idea
that an open anti-English policy will hence
forth ba followed by Germany , especially In
colonial affairs.
A conservative leader , discussing the re
cent complications , said that In n conversa
tion which ho had with the emperor the
latter said ho had put himself at the head
oC a united European coalition against Great
Britain , and that the threat of the latter to
join the Zwelbund ( the eo-called alliance be
tween Russia and France ) was laughable ,
elnce both these countries stand closer to
Germany today than Grelt Brlttln does to
them. Great Britain's Interest In no part
of the world , his majesty IB slid to have
continued , would tally with those of Russia
and Franco. Besides , with the uncertain
tenure of power upon the part of English
cabinets and the shifting of party life In
England , it would bo folly to attempt a bind
ing entente with that conntiy. Tills fact , It
was added , has repeatedly been assigned by
the representatives of Grunt Britain as the
reason for her not Joining the Drelbund , and
It was further asserted tbo came reason
.work ] both ways.
AROUSED GERMAN INDIGNATION.
The Indignation aroused In German by the
statement published In the English news
papers that the emperor wrote a sort of ex
cuse of his recent Transvaal attitude to his
grandmother , Queen Victoria , Is easily
imagined. The German government newspapers -
papers have frequently denied the stito-
incnt during the last few days , although It
Is not denied that letters have passed be
tween his majesty and the queen. But
a count official , who li In dilly communication
with the emperor. Is authority for the as-
oortlon that his majesty expressed regret ,
but not for having rent his memorable dis
patch to President Krueger It wm for the
manner In which It was received and com
mented upon In Greut Britain.
The oleomargarine nnd Kanltz bills In the
ftolchctag both touch American Interests
Count Polblelskl's chief argument against
the oleomargarine bill was that s loir Ino nnd
cottonseed oil are Imported largely from
America to adulterate oleomargarine , thus
rendering It unlit for food. He therefore
urged that a heavy Import duty bo placed
upon It. While discussing the Kanltz gov
ernment grain monopoly bill , several of tbo
agrarian speakers dwelt upon tlio Impos-
L'lbllty of competing \\lth the products of
American cheap land , and demanded gov
ernment protection.
This year's army maneuvers will bear n
much closer resemblance to actual war than
formerly. No festivities will be held , and
each army will bo wholly under the direc
tion of Us chief. No foreign prlnrcs will b ?
pri'Eont.
Judge Brauswctler , the most severe and
reactionary of all the Berlin judges , and who
has aroused much adverse comment by his
Conduct of polltlc.il trials and eubiequent
( lontcncos , has become Inrano , and Is con
fined In an asylum. Efforts are being made
to have wine of his wont sentences set
tide.
t .LI. . . i , .
OlUVfri Eluded IU Mob.
DULUTH. Jan. lS.-Iltwablck , n little mln.
1ntr toun about seventy miles north of Uu-
luth. came very near bulnir the scene of n
lynclilny lust night. Last Tuesday morning
lhi > liuUy of Samuel Demand , au old French
man , was found near there. On Monday
information wan given Dint Jou Saular , IT
ycara of age , was the murderer. Yesterday
jnoriiltiir IIP was urrcated nml roufcifscd tb U
fcls companion , Jim Vnrrel. 19 yeaia of am\
had tliot Pemar * . Varrel win arrested and
confessed , but be claims tliut Soular did the
rhontlne. anil the people wtre wild with
excitement , but thu officers kept Ilia pris
oners out of their way and brought them to
Dulutb this afternoon.
NO NEW DATA ON VENEZUELA
Old Maps Said to Fully Oovor the Ground ef
England's ' Claim.
ALL PAPERS ARE READY FOR PARLIAMENT
Wnr CloiiilN llnvo niHiiltuprnrtMt Suf-
IHlntl > - to Allovr lloiilty tit
Tikf it , IltH < * Rrcrciitlou
at Onliorno.
( Copyright , 1894 , ! > > the Awwoclnted PrrfK. )
LONDON , Jan. 13. Although throughout
the week Great Urltaln has echoed with war
preraralknsand Knglihmen every h ro htvo
noticed with pride the remarkably i-hort
tlmo In which the flying squ-idron of war
ships vas commissioned and made ready for
sea , there sccmu to bo les ? prospect of war
now than at any tlmo slnco the clouds of
the Tranevaal discord first began to bother
the statesmen of Ruropo. Hut the war
clouds hnvo In no way Intorforred with the
festivities at Osborne house , Iflo of Wright ,
where the queen Is staying , nnd the ex
tremely mild weather has tended to heighten
the enjoyment of these who have composed
the royal party.
Mr. A. n. Walker's cutter Allw , built
fcr a passible cup challenger , Is having her
spara and sail area reduced. In addition
several tons of lead are being taken off her
lead keel , with the vlow of lightening her
generally. Mr. A. D. Cork's cutter Satanlta
Is also having her spars cut down , her sail
area reduced nnd the amount of lead for her
keel diminished.
Some of the statements In the press re
garding Lord Sholto Douglass , son of the
nnrquls of CJueensberry , who married
Lorctta Addis , an actress of California , have
produced a remarkable letter from the mar-
quln. Ho says ho allowed Lord Sholto 300
yearly , as ho did all his younger brothers.
Ho added : "If my sons go to distant lands
and cheese music hall singers without my
leave , they must take the consequences. "
OLD MAI'S GOOD ENOUGH.
Recent statements have appeared In tbo
London papers claiming the foreign office- was
preparing elabiMte maps and a lengthy re
port on all phases of the Venezuelan ques
tion. In regard to Us statement , a high official
at the foreign ofilce sMted to a reporter of the
Associated pretra : "We are not preparing
any now or special maps , for wo are satisfied
with thot'O now In use. The statement now
largely circulated Is made out of whole
clcth. While Lord Salisbury has not yet
authorized us to announce the fact , wo may
say be Is preparing a full report of the
whole matter , which will undoubtedly be
submitted to Parliament soon after It as
sembles on February 11. "
When asked about the cable dispatches ,
etc.yhlch the Dally Chronicle has been pub
lishing , from Washington , the foreign oOlclal
remarked : "We are Inclined to think the
letters referred to are certain documents' re
lating to the matter which were published
In Paris some years ago at the Instigation
of the Venezuelan government. As stated
some time ago to the Associated press , they
do not cover the entire ground , as they seem
to be only extracts taken at random here
a-nd there. While they are undoubtedly au
thentic , so far as they go , they do not have
tlio niiMinntlpltv nf li lnir accented bv the
British government ns determinate In tbo
matter. "
The United States ambassador , Mr. Thomas
P. Bayard , was asked If he had any official
information that Lord Salisbury was pre
paring a report on the Venezuela question.
The ambassador replied : "I hive- nothing of
ficially on the matter , but have , of course ,
heard It intimated that such was the fact.
I am heartily glad to know It Is so , as It will
undoubtedly tend to expedite matters. "
' i PATRIOTISM STILL ON TAP.
The tp'rlt of patriotism which was aroused
by the German emperor's' letter to Presi
dent Krueger continues to manifest Itself In
various ways and at the theaters any allu-
slou to Germany Is received with groans by
the gallery and pit , while the national an
them , "God Save the Queen , " which con
cludes every performance at most of the
theaters , Is received with cheers and a uni
versal raising of hats by the dispersing au
dience , In decided contrast to the careless
ness with which It was generally received
a few weeks ago. While this hostility to
Germany Is everywhere shown , quite the
rovcrso has been the case In regard to the
United States , even at ths height of the dif
ficulty over the Venezuelan matter.
The principal attractions at the theaters are
the plays now running at the Lyric , the St.
Jameg and the Shaftesbury. At the former
Wilson Barrett's four-act play , "Tho Sign
of the Cross , " continues to draw enormous
houses.
All swelldom continues to praise Mrs. Beer-
bohm Troo's acting In "A Woman's Reason"
at the Shaftesbury , while George Alexander ,
at the St. James , has In "The prisoner of
Zenda" secured the greatest success since he
produced "The Second Mrs. Tanqueray. "
Although the pantomimes have only been
running a few weeks , the managers of this
popular form of entertainment are casting
about for next year's productions.
C. J" . Mnnsford , a young writer whoso
serial"stories nf adventure vie with the most
In-aginative efforts of Rider Haggard , has
. . . . l n n nlinMnTi hfiu hoon. citlmilttnrl tn
the' management of the Shaftesbury , and will
probably bo the ultimate successor of "A
Woman's Reason , " when that drama shows
signs of waning popularity.
Messrs. Cartwilght nnd Dana , who were
so successful with the military drama ,
"Tommy Atkins , " will shortly produce a new
three-act comedy entitled "Tho Fool of the-
Family , " by Fergus Hume.
The Carl Rosa company's season of Eng
lish opera will open at Daly's theater next
Monday. Among thn novelties to bo pro
duced are "The Heart of Midlothian" ( the
llmetto by Joseph Bennett and the scoreby
Hamlsli McCunn ) , and the Parisian success ,
"La Vlvandlrrle , " written and composed by
the late Benjamin Godard.
It Is generally conceded that "Michael and
Ills .Lost Angel , " which , after Its postpone
ment , was finally produced on Welnesdsy last
at the Lyceum , Is not qulto up to the aver
age of Henry Arthur Jones' former produc
tions , either In literary merit pr artUtle fin
ish.
ish.It Is again announced that Dorothea Balrd ,
Ihtf Trilby of thn Haymarket theater , Is en
gaged to be married to II. B. Irving , eldest
son of Sir Henry Irving.
Dciitlm of tli Day.
DKNVUn , Jan. IS. Flnley Pfaff ot Nobles-
villo , Ind. , died In thin city today.
Mr. P/aff waa a prominent attorney and
journalist. Ho was In the service of. the
Indianapolis Journal for twenty-five years , and
at Intervals In the employ of Chicago and
Cincinnati papers.
NEW YORK , Jan. 18. Mr. Henry H.
Chandler , an early n > ! dent of Chicago , and
one of thn former owners of the Chicago
Times , died at the residence of his son-in-law ,
Colonel Charles II. Dlehl , at Ycnkers , this
morning ,
PARIS , Jan. 18. M. Floquot , who was
at one tlmo president of the council of min
isters , and also minister of the Interior , la
dead.
Ifnil Xo Thought < > f Iloyoott.
KANSAS CITY , Kun. , JUH. 18.-A furore
IIOH been cniiaeil In labor circles here by an
Injunction Issued today nut of the United
RttitCH circuit court at Topotm , restraining
the Coopor'a union , the. Traden mwembly
nnd the Trades council from declaring n
boycott against the Oxley Stave company of
thin city , which In Imvlni ; trouble wllh Us
i-niploj i's over ( he Introduction of ma-
chliiPH opporcd by the union. The mutter
has been net for hearing on the 27lh lust.
Labor lomlera claim tlieio has been no
move toward a boycott und that the Injunc
tion bus been prunted upou a lucre rumor
of u proposed boycott.
ICnvillivd front Kootpadi.
An attempt was made last night by a
couple ot highwaymen to hold up 'a driver
pmploycd by James Btcphcnson ut the corner
of Thlrly-Htxth and Hartley streets. The
driver \\.ns returning from the western
part of the city when two men sprang out
from a dark place and made an attempt
lo stop the liorscf , crying out to the man
to halt. The driver refused to obey , but Instead -
stead , whipped up hlu horeta mid made eootl
liLa enctipc. The cnrilage waa empty at
the time. A description of the parties has
been irlven to the police.
HIIJS I\\ttf3WKM < TO THIJ AllMY.
( Continued from First Pago. )
conversation , the lart uttfranca was deliv
ered wllh an emphasis that lmllci > d his
deep feeling. In reply to a question , the
genrral ald that he- shall sail for Spain on
Monday ,
GENERAL MAIUN'S PLANS.
Iforo calling upon General Campos , the
cctrespondents made a formal call In a
body on General MAI In. He received them
cordially , and < a.UI ha would do everything In
his power to aid them They asked for
grcntrr latitude In s-jjdlng foreign cable
grams , lie replied that U would be Impu-
Bible to change the. present arrangements.
They requested him to make n statgnjnt : In
the American public In regard to his policy
In the c nduct of the campaign. He icplte-J :
"My position Is only temporary , therefore
It would not bo proper for mo to say any
thing at this lime. However , I may make a
statement latsr. "
Press reports * ay that General Wcyl r will
come out from Spain at an early date.
General CimpM has been appointed presi
dent of the supreme mllltiry and naval
council of Spain. The government offered
him a private rtcamcr In which to return
to Spain , but he declined It and wllf go on
the rrguUr Spanish packet Monday.
Thcro U no war nous of any Importance.
Macoo his been moving cast , nnd , accord
ing to the plan , should join Gomez before
Monday.
Trains ran to Matanza * todiy. Numerous
deputations and representative ctt'r.ens visited
the pilaco and paid their respects to General
Marln.
The rebel gencnl , Cepero , whose Imprison
ment In the Cabane fortress I exclusively an
nounced Monday , has applied to Consul Gen
eral Williams fcr aid , on the ground that
ho Is an American c'tlzcn. Mr. Williams
Is Investigating the tubject.
WILLIAM SHAW BOWDN.
IJRtf. WKYM5II SUOClSrctlS CAMPOS.
nxu > tted to Arrive in I In van n Soon
and Take Command.
HAVANA , Jan. 18. The civil governor of
the province of Havana , through his sec
retary , Senor Francisco Calve Munoz , . and
the chief of the Treasury department , Senor
Miguel Cabezas , admitted late this after
noon tint they have received cable mossagoo
from Madrid announcing that a successor to
Marshal Martinez do Campos will be ap
pointed In tbo person of General Vnlerlano
Wcylor , and that they are to expect his
arrival shortly at Havana to assume the
duties of governor-general of Cuba nnd gen-
cral-In-chlcf of the Spanish forces In the
Island of Cuba. ' '
WASHINGTON , Jan. 18. The announce
ment of the appointment ot General Val-
crlano Weyler na civil captain-general of
Cuba was received at Cuban headquarters
as confirmatory of the view they had al
ready expressed upon the news of Campos'
retirement , that there has been a radical
change In the policy of the Spanish cabinet
and that henceforth there Is to be a reign
of blood and terror In Cuba. The change In
the cabinet Itself , the retirement of the
duke of Tetuan and the succession of
Senor Elbuayen as minister of foreign affair ,
In regarded as still further confirming this
idea.
idea.General
General Weyler Is a veteran soldier and has
had his own experiences In revolutions , for
ho followed the fortunes of the Spanish army
In Cuba for years during the last revolution ,
with the rank of colonel , nnd earned for
himself < i dreadful reputation as a man of
blood and Iron. Moreover , the Cuban leaders
here hint at actions of cruelty to women
and defenseless prisoners In the past that
augur 111 for the rebels that come within his
power , and they predict that he- will soon
become Involved In trouble with the United
States government as the result of American
rltlzens who may bo unfortunate enough to
fall Into his power. General Weyler quitted
Cuban ground soon after the suppression of
the last rebellion , and has since dwelt In
Spain , holding the Important position of cap
tain general of the province of Catalonia.
MADRID , Jan. 18. Owing to.the recall. In
some quarters "dismissal" Is the ijvord used ,
of , , Marshal /Martinez de Campos from the
captain1 gen'eralsnli)1'bf Cul > a , thd duke ' 6f
Tettfan } minister -for foreign affairs , lias re
signed. Ha will 'be puccceded by Senor-El
Duayon. c
Senor Canovas del Castillo , the president
of the council of ministers , has received the
following dispatch from Marshal Mantlnez de
Campos : "I consider your telegram as an
order , but I ought to state I have not given
my resignation. I have no sense , of failure.
I am theflrst to congratulate the govern
ment upon Us decision , which , perhaps , win
avert disagreements which do not-affect me
and might bo hurtful to Spain. "
General Polavleja , whose name has been
mentioned aa the probable successor of General -
oral Campos , had a conference today with
the president of the council of ministers. The
general expressed himself as favoring the
appointment of General Valerlano Weyler as
captain general , and In consequence the lat
ter was sent for. General Weyler will arrive
here tomorrow , when the question of General
Campos' successor \\lll be definitely settled.
General Canipos will return Immediately to
Spain.
CHANGES IN CUHAK COMMANDERS.
ncucrnl SlilftliiK Around CiniNiMl 1 > > -
CIIIIIIIOH' Ilvtlrvmcnt.
HAVANA , Jan. 18. General Campos today
bade farewell to the acting captain general ,
General Marln , a > nd to the chief officers of
the soldiers , volunteers and firemen. The
veteran mashal was visibly affected , and
when ho had concluded , nearly all those
present pressed around him and expressed
heartfelt sympathy with him In bis hour of
sorrow. General Arderlus , brother-in-law of
Marshal Campos , who has been in command
of the Spanish forces In the Havana dis
trict , and who has acted as governor and
gencral-ln-chlef during the absence at the
front of-Marshal Campou , has resigned , and
General Suarez Valdez has been appointed
his successor. General La Charnbre has
succeeded General Suarez Valdez , In com
mand of a division of the Spanish army.
Captain General Kgamlo of Porto Rico Is
reported to be very 111 with fever.
Many of the leading families of Cuba have
already gone on board the gunboat Maria
Crlstlna , for the purpose of obtaining shelter
from the Insurgents , A number of the cit
izens came from the town of Santa Fe.
A band of Insurgents , commanded by Gen
eral Serafln Sanchez , recently passed a
plantation near Canenderla for the purpose
of carrying the wounded of Plnero's band
to Slguana , In the- province of Santa Clara.
Plnero will now move with a new band of
Insurgents numbering 800 In the direction ot
Rematas. In this command ho will bo as
sisted by Manuel Laze and Luis Laze. It
Is reported that 300 of the Insurgents have al
ready plundered all of the stores at Rematas.
WILL NOT TRY NKW EXPERIMENTS.
Aotlnjj Caii til In Ounural of Cuba
Proceed Slowly.
HAVANA , Jan. 18. General Marln , the
acting general of Cuba , In an Interview today
said be believed that the politicians here
and clsowbero In the Island went further In
their judgments pissed upon the conduct of
General Campos than the circumstances war
ranted , Ho Insisted that Campos was worthy
of every consideration , and spoke highly of
his ability as a military commander.
There Is no doubt that General Marln per
fectly understands that It Is necessary In
order to successfully , administer the affairs
of thin lelandj to have the support of all
political parties. Ho will do hla utmost , by
the use of his personal Influence and that of
his ft " lends , to bring all elements to the imp-
port"of tbo government.
The acting raptaln general will not go Into
any experiment ! ) , military or political , dur
ing the period ho Is In command here. But
this does not mean that his duty Vtlll be
licking in energy.
Llko all the Spanish generals , Marln com
plains of the manner In which the Insurgents
conduct their operations by claiming- that
their dcatructlvcness and guerrilla tactics are
criminal and lacking In military valor , and
that tuch operations will never lead to the
Independence of Cuba. He thinks the Span
ish government will Give all the support
necessary to the different Spanish officials
hero ,
In conclusion , General Marln asserted that
tbo situation hero la not nearly so serloua.
as It baa been represented. General Ctmpoc
mils for Madrid next Monday.
Jllce Mill Ilurued.
NKW ORLBANS. Jan. 18.-Tho Crescent
City rco mill burned today. Loss , about
$75,000 ; well covered by Insurance.
RECITE 1 BORDER HISTORY
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IntorostlngiiFcatures of Senator Allan's ' Bill
rtj Orel tf/ Pay Indians.
LIGHT CAST' ' ON A GREAT MASSACRE
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.IT . '
lloir tticciVMuirnota tttirlnltiR of the
SlotiMfiitfil Oilier TrlticH
9ttif ? < rd Nrnrly llnlf a
Alto.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 18. ( Special. ) The
bill which Senator Allen has Introduced
making npproptlatlon to pay the Santee Sioux
Indians -Nebraska and South Dakota for
lands , unpaid' annuities and for other pur
poses hides a ' ' 'story that outrivals , In
dramatic Interest. . 'Ihdse stories which chil
dren have read by James Fennlmoro Cooper
and other writers who have Illumined tlit
literary page of the country's history.
Rome , It Ik said , according to legendary
lore , was saved by the cackling of geese , ani
there are many Instances which sland out
prominently of , dumb brutes precipitating
great conflicts , ns well as by their Instinct
saving nations.
THIs application for Justice to the Santee
Slotix of Nebraska and South Dakota comes
after more than a quarter of a century , when
the animosities .are , almost forgotten and
burled and ns an act of justice for the de
scendants of those Indians who are said to
have participated In that Infamous outbreak
which darkened thp history page of the north
western country the Sioux outbreak of 18C2.
'There ' aresome who take exception to Coop
er's heroes , because they have been too
broadly painted , too heroically outlined , too
untrue to history , and yet as a matter of rec
ord there have been Indians who have stood
for principle , honor and Integrity like unto
the same principle for which the great
ones of earth have fought nnd have died.
Ths present generation knows little , except
In a , most curiory way , of the Sioux outbreak
elf 1SC2 and the' dramatic Incidents leading
up to that outbreak. In the press of greater
affairs these matters have been entirely for
gotten. But Jhst outbreak Is still very vivid
to the old buck "who participated In It , and
who came within on ace of being executed
for tbo rash undertaking.
TELL3 THE STORY AGAIN.
. 'Aa a part pf tbo bill which Senator Allen
has Introduced to recompense the Santee
Sioux , living In Nebraska and South Dakota ,
ho will present In a dayor two affidavits
which tell thp atpry of that outbreak and
show how trivial was the cause of the mas
sacre which resulted.
Robert Hakowa'sto. ' who Is 'a member of the
Mdowakantonwari'lrlbo , of Sioux Indians , for
merly resided'at Redwood Falls , Minn. , but
Is now llvlnc'at the Santee , agency In Ne
braska. In an affidavit which Senator Allen
will present to accompany his bill for the
relief of the SHntCes , Hakewastb says that he
recollects tlte.'lreaty of 1851 , entered Into be
tween the TWIfCd , States Government and the
trlbo of SloVix Indians of the name above. In
which he , was , a party to the agreement.
After the asceernclit , or treaty , was ratified ,
ho says ho fecfilvfed an annuity of $20 , which
was paid to all members of his trlbo and the
Wahpokutc , another branch of the Sioux , for
eight years , * ' Until the outbreak occurred.
According toitliEs man's statement the out
break was realised by four young men. One
of these youngtmen waa a distant relative of
his , Kaomdenlycyedan by name , who told his
relative , HaltdftSistc , about 'this outbreak ,
thdt ls a flt orflpanlon piece for any bit of
realistic flctloin.'noxv extanti This Is the way
Hakewaste tellssthe stdry as It was told to
him by Kaomdenlyeycdan :
"There were eleven of us , who started out
to trap abouti-the lake regions of Minne
sota. As wexwfro going along. ) we came tea
a farm hou'so .whore by the- roadside a hen
waa settlngtluponvsome A young man
btf'the.namejof Pazalyapai said1 lie wa * going
to take ; -the hen .nnd eggs to oat. which
Naglwicakto 41d .noU think -was.- right , 'as
therO'\vas nota very friendly feeling between
the Indians and the whites , at which I'a-
zaiyapa was enraged arrd said that Naglwl-
cakte was a coward , and there was a hot
conversation between then , and finally they
were divided Into two i companies , Naglwl-
cakte , Kaomdcnlyeyedan andiothers forming
ono party , while Pazalyapa and- six others
made up the other party. They separated ,
calling one another cowards , going In differ
ent directions. Naglwlcakte , who took palna
to prevent Pazalyapa from disturbing the
setting hen , came to a farm and with his
friends sat down by the roadside to smoke.
As they were smoking they heard rapid
firing of guns In the direction which Pa
zalyapa had taken , at which Naglwlcakte
grunted for disappointment for the reason
that he thought Pazalyapa was after all a
brave man and had charged upon some white
people.
STARTED THE KILLING.
"This was about noon when they came to
the farm , and , jusf , as the successive reports
of thd guns jceased there wore two white
men came but of .the woods , each with r.n
axe on his shoulder' ' , and passed by the place
where the Indian's were sitting. As usual
In such cases the white men said 'How * and
the Indians said 'How' In response , and just
as they passed Kaomdenlyeyedan took up
his gun and shot one of them. He chat
him dead , and ho shot the other also as he
sianoa to run , ana then au started toward
the barn and look some hordes and rode
them homo b'y "midnight. "
As a matter , of fact , Pazalyapa , Instead of
charging upon so'hie white people , had come
upon a covey of prafrlo chickens , which they
were engaged.In shooting , and the other In
dians heard flier rapid reports of the guns ,
which , Instead , qf dealing death to the
white people , a"s they foiitlly hoped , were
slaughtering most cellule , birds to be con
verted to their owniuse. .
These young men were all relatives of the
Mdewakantonwans and the Wahpotonwans
and all fcur bands started In together to do
tbo fatal dod on the morning of August 18 ,
1S62 , known ns , the Sioux outbreak. For
seven weeks this war between the Indians ,
the 'settlors and the United States troops
lasted , but was finally put down by Generil
SlbUy , who took a nuniber of the Sioux
prisoners. As.'a . result of this outbreak
thirty-eight mon were sentenced to death at
Mankato , Minn. , some Wahpetonwana being
among those who .were hung , and those not
condemned to death , were sentenced to im
prisonment at Davenport , la , , for a term of
four years , 400 undergoing this sentence ,
many of whom died from Improper sanitary
arrangements and'exposure. After the term
of Imprisonment bad expired the 'prisoners
wore rotiirfidd 16 their respective agencies
and are tliorf , "a few today standing as
living monument's ' to testify that the Slsse-
tons and tHe"Wahpotonwas were Just as
guilty as 'tlio ' Mdewakantonwans and the
? ' '
Wuhpekutef ,
WAN7 , , THEIR RIGHTS.
The Flanuijeaijf Sioux , who wore a part of
this great Indian nation , have been excused ,
their acts condoned by the- government of
the United 'Brutes ' In giving them their rights
under old -treaties and extending to- them
annuities and r homes toad rights. But the
Santee SIoj ive for some unaccountable
reason been prohibited from enjoying the
rights accruing , ni the way of lands and an
nuities , anq'irls for the purpose of giving
the Santee Slpux'both in Nebraska and South
Dakota , their'rlfihts under former laws that
Senator Allen b& Introduced this bill.
In the ijwllvlnMB6 of history there Is
nothing UKQutjift Et ° i ° y which conies tloun
from this outbreak. Indiana wore considered
bravest who carried the largest number of
wMto men'ascalps dangling at their belta.
Might was right , and that a. setting hen
should have , caused the outbreak shows upon
how slight a provocation rested the peace be
tween the Indians and the whites In those
troublous times , when the United States bad
a great internecine strife upon Its bands In
addition to repelling Indian marauders along
the borders ,
IOWA AND "DAKOTA BANKS.
Comptroller Eckels today gave out an ab
stract of reports of condition December 31
last of 164 national banks of Iowa , exclusive
of Des Molnei. and thirty-three national
binki of South Dakota. The Iowa abstract
shows total resources of J < 8,031,751 , the prin
cipal Items being : Loans and discounts ,
| 31,841,298 ; > value of stock , securities , etc. ,
J4.083.7ai ; rejerve. $0,055,650. of which | 1-
473,242 v.aa gold. Principal liabilities : Capi
tal stock , 112,635.000 ; Burplus fund and un
divided proflU , | UaiG62 , and deposits , | 23-
770.C13. The arcrago reserve held was 24.31
p r cent.
The South Dakota statement shown tola
resources , $7,620,393 ; loins and discounts
$3(110,011 ( ; value of stock , pocurlt'cs , etc.
$1,36ICOO ; reserve , $1,305,807 , of which $ : S1.
C3I was gold , Llab titles : Cnpllil xtotlc
$2,035.000 ; surplus fund an.l undivided pr .flU
$361,707 ; deposits , J4.093.781. The average
reserve held was 32,73 per cent.
SOMI3 LAND OFFICE Dh'CMSlON'S.
The following decisions on land f..nusH
from the McCook district. Ncbr.tt > 1a. wore
rendered by Secretary Smith today * llobert
L. Mumlcll against Charles L. Lane , com-
m'ssloner's ' decls on affirmed and Lane'1) ertrj
Is held for cancellation ; John U. V.inDike
against Alvln W. IlonjJinln , de"'slnn ' af
firmed and defendant's entry hc'.il fnr can
cellation.
Congressman Mclklcjohn will go before the
committee on Indian affairs early next week
to explain the provisions of hU till relative
to the sale of Intoxicants to Indians , which
baa the support of the Indian bureau.
H. W. Smith of Iowa , clerk In the State
dcpirtmont , has been promoted from $1,400
to $1,600 , and Seth V. I'cck of Iowa , clerk In
the War department , Is promoted from $1,000
to $ L200.
Chairman Scranton of the house commit
tee on territories. Is the recipient of many
letters dally from sound money republicans
protesting against the admission of any more
territories until after the money question
has boon settled. There are three bills now
before his committee erecting states out ol
thb territories of Arizona , Now Mexico and
Oklahoma , and shouU they como In now
they would add six silver senators to the
senate of the Unltod States , and this "sound
money" people do not want. It Is not known
how Mr. Scranton feels as to these bills , but
It Is thought they will not be reported fa
vorably.
Leach Halley has been appointed postmas
ter at Marengn , Hayoj county , Neb. , vlco
R. K. Nlckcrson , resigned.
ORDERS FOR THE ARMY.
Leave of absence for three months'to take
effect on or about February 3 , Is granted
Second Lieutenant Douglas Settle , Tenth In
fantry. Leave of absence for four months , to
take effect on or about February 1 , Is granted
First Lieutenant Stephen Hackney , Fifth In
fantry. Leave of absence for twenty-one
days on surgeon's certificate of disability Is
granted Second Lieutenant M. C. Duller , Jr. ,
Fifth cavalry.
Captain James M. Richard , Jr. , Fourth
cavalry , Is ordered to report In person to
Drlgadlcr General Elwell S. Otis , president
or the army retiring board , at Vancouver
Uarracks , Wash. , at siich time an ho may
designate , for examination by the board , and
on the conclusion of his examination will re
turn to his station.
Mrs. C. C. Durr loft for her home In Lin
coln today.
NO COMPETITION IN AIIMOH PI.ATI3.
Secretary Herbert TrnHIU-M Itvforc < lic
Cliniiillur Commuter.
WASHINGTON , Jan. IS. Secretary Her
bert was before the senate committee on
naval affairs for three hours today In con
nection with the Inquiry under the Chandler
resolution concerning the Harveylzed i > teel
contracts , lie .said that ho know nothing
of Commander Folger's connection with the
Carnegie company before he resigned his
position as chief of the bureau of construc
tion and repair. Being questioned concern
ing the connecting of the Navy department
with the efforts to have the Harvey patents
expedited at the patent office , he said that
there waa no record of any effort tq ascer
tain the , patentability of the Harvey process ,
but he produced records to show that It was
not an unusual thing for the secretary of
the navy to request the secretary of the
Interior to expedite applications for patents
for articles for use In the navy , as ho did
In the case cf Mr. Harvey's application. In
regard to the discrepancy between the prices
charged for the armor supplied this govern
ment by the Carnegie company and the
Bethlehem Iron works and those charged
tlio Russian government , Mr. Herbert said
that It was nccesiury or. account of the
strong competition to make low bids to get
the Russian contract. Mr. Herbert also said
It had EO far been Impossible to secure com
petition In bids on. array plate. He stated
that slnco ( bo had become secretary he had
put a stop to the system of granting fur
loughs to naval ollleory to engage Jn other
lines of business.
The committee will meet again next Satur
day , when Commander Folger will be ex
amined. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ARGENTINE'S OUR CHEAT RIVAL.
Rnplilly CroYriliiiM : Into the World' *
Agricultural Sltirkctx.
WASHINGTON , Jan. 18. Argentine con
tinues to loom up as the great southern
competitor of the United States In cupply-
Ing the world with agricultural products of
the temperate zone , and figures showing
the Import and export trade of the country
for the first nine months of 1895 , which
have been furnished to the State depart
ment by United States Minister Buchanan ,
Indicate a steady growth in trade and a
healthy business there.
These figures show a decrease of $1,928,035
In Imports , and an Increase of $12,036,554 in
exports , as compared with the preceding
year. The advance was specially noticeable
In exports of live animals , flour and butter ,
the Increase In tbet latter Indicating a
steady development of the agricultural popu
lation In lines other than the production of
wheat. Lumber and kerosene Imports from
the Unltod States show an Increase.
CHAPMAN CONVICTED OF CONTEMPT.
CIINO Will Undoubtedly Go to the Su-
nrrnio Court.
WASHINGTON , Jan. 18. The Jury In the
trial of RIverton R. Chapman , the member
of the Now York block brokerage firm of
Mcoro & Schley , who refused to answer ques
tions put by the senate sugar Investigating
committee , returned a verdict of guilty at
noon today , .after being out all night. The
csee will undoubtedly be appealed to the
court of appeals of the District of Columbia
and thence to the United States supreme
court , whichever way the next highest trl-
R'nal decides. The defense took numerous
exceptions to the rulings of Judge Cole In
.he course of the trial , and these cxcop-
lena , Including objections on constitutional
grounds , will bo the basis of the arguments
on appeal. The Chapman trial was regarded
as a test case , and will bo followed by the
trial of Correspondents Edwards and Shrlver
and Broker John W. MacCartncy of this city.
OIncy AnlCH for u Drllaltc
WASHINGTON , Jan. 18. Secretary OInoy
telegraphed Minister Terrell at Constanti
nople yesterday , Instructing him to ascer
tain definitely and finally the decision of the
Turkish authorities upon the question of
the admission of the Red Cross society Into
Armenia for the distribution of the relief
funds among the destitute natives , but has
received no reply. Ml 3 Clara Barton of
; hlo society was at the capital today In con
ference with Senators Hoar and Cullom with
reference to her proposed expedition , but
she said at the close of tlio consultation that
Lho matter was In such a state of doubt aa
; o render It unadvlsablo to discuss her plans ,
S'o Further JVen from Jlaiiunoiiil.
WASHINGTON , Jan. 18. Senator White
of California said today that ho had com
municated with the State department con
cerning the. reports printed today as to the
dargeroua situation of Mr. Hammond , the
3alfornlan | who Is hold as a prisoner at Jo-
lanncaburg for alleged complicity In the
Transvaal troubles , but had been Informed
that no confirmation ban been received there
of the reports as to his danger. Senator
White expressed confidence that the govern
ment would continue to use Its best efforts
u behalf of Mr. Hammond , as well as all
other Americans In the Transvaal.
Red Croxn Will Htart for TurUoy ,
WASHINGTON , Jan. 18. It was authorl-
atlvely announced tonight tbo American Red
Cross society would execute Its missionof
golug to Turkey In behalf of the BU ft er
ne Armenians. Miss Clara Barton , presi
dent of the Red Cro j , and the members
of her personal staff will sail from New
York on Wednesday next , the date originally
decided upon , for Turkey.
Committee Held No ScHKlon.
WASHINGTON , Jan. 18. The Venezuelan
committee did not meet today , but U IB ex
pected to hold a session next Monday or
Tuesday , by which tlmo III quarters In the
Baltimore Sun building probably will be
roidy.
DISTRESSING
IRRITATIONS
OF THE SKIN
INSTANTLY RELIEVED BYte
to cleanse , purify , and beautify the skin , scnlp , nnd Imtr , to allay Itch
ing nnd Irritation , to heal chafings , excoriations , nnd ulccrntlvc weaknesses ,
to speedily cure the first symptoms of torturing , disfiguring skin nnd scalp
humors , nothing so pure , so sweet , so wholesome , so speedily effective ns
warm baths with CUTICURA SOAP , gentle applications of CUTICURA
( ointment ) , and mild doses of CUTICURA RESOLVENT.
" . "i80"IUns EJ"rf-1- * " * >
NOT INTENDED FOR AMERICA
Humors Concerning the Flying Squadron
Were Without Foundation.
STATE DEPARTMENT ANTICIPATED IT
Stiitcmmt CrtMitvit a FouIltiK of Iti-llof
ut WiiNliliiKtfiti , AVIn-re It In
IlclloviMl Hint it Sc tUc-
ineiit IN in Slight.
WASHINGTON , Jan. 18. The statement
from London that the British flylnc squadron
was not Intended for American waters was
received with visible relief In naval circles ,
jut In the State department it was evident
that It was anticipated , and U Is surmised
hat Ambassador Bayard had already com-
nuntcated secretly with the department on
the subject nnd given satisfactory assur
ances as to the Intentions of the British gov
ernment.
The Impression Is strengthened that the
Venezuelan matter Is soon to be settled , or
rather , put In the way cf settlement ( for
he execution of the details of the project
vlll occupy much time ) In the course of a
ew weeks .ar months nt furthest , and that ,
too , on the lines Indicated l the recent
Associated prcs dispatches from Washing
ton. The plan Is likely to takiith'e shape of
a double arbitration , and In this respect It
will parallel the Bering sea arbitra
tion. First will come an nr-
iltratlon of the title to lands
ylng west of the Schomburgk line. To an
extent this will bo a concession to the
British position , which has been ono of
constant willingness to arbitrate this tcrrl-
ory , but It will bo a concession In part
only , for there will be a provision that If It
shall appear In the course of the Invcstlga-
ion of the arbitrators that there Is reason
o doubt the sufficiency of the British title
j any part of the lands lying to the cast-
vard of the Schomburgk line , then this
act shall be reported to the British and
Venezuelan governments and shall constl-
utea sufficient ground for another arbltra-
lon.
lon.This
This would parallel the course of the
Jutted States and British governments In
ho Bering'sea arbitration wherein the orlg-
nal arbltratcrs passed upon the question
of damages sustained by the ships of the
icwcr who was found to be In the right ,
iut left to another commission the method
f adjusting theio claims.
It Is pointed out here that by the adoption
f such a courto , the British government
aould avoid any direct recognition of the
obnoxious Monroe doctrine as construed by
Secretary Olney , the line of picccdcntould
> a followed , and the United States would
till achieve Its object , namely : Judicial
rttlement of the entire boundary question
pen its merits.
Small Amount of Gold Withdrawn.
WASHINGTON , Jan. 18. The treasury
oday lost $59,000 In gold bars and coin ,
vhlch leaves the true amount of the gold
oservo $53,743,168. _
IUMOH SKCtmiTins sconu A I'oi.vr.
Court DrolilfN to CoiiHOlldnti * tlip
AKilliiMt tlic Atlantic it 1'iii-Iflc.
PHOENIX , Ariz. , Jan. 18. The triangular
egal contest between the Atlantic & Pa
id c , the holders of the first mortgage bonds
f $10,000,000 , and the second mortgage bond
holders representing $5,000,000 , was argued
today before Judge J , J , Hawkins ta the
United States district court hero. The road
Is In the hands of a receiver. The first
mortgage bondholders want to euo for pos
session In their own name , the second mort
gage bondholders want the receiver contin
ued In the proceedings , end their motion to
consolidate the flret mortgage bondholders'
action with their own waa granted , the judge
holding that all equities and priorities could
be bettor taken care of In the original pro
ceedings and large complications avoided ,
there being something near $1,000,000 In re
ceiver's certificates and other liabilities of
the court now outstanding in the proceed
ings started by the Mercantile Trust com
pany of Now York , In January , 1894 , The
Atchjson , Topeka & Santa Fo company , St.
Louis & San Francisco company , and the
Mercantile Trust company wcro against the
United States company , trustees for tbo first
mortgage bondholders ,
IlIVKHS AHU OUT OK TIIKIH HANKS.
Hi-avy IlaliiM IJki-l - to CIIIINC SorluiiM
in California.
SAN FIIANCISCO , Jan. 18 , The Pacific
coast branch of the United States weather
bureau predicted that the good rains of the
past five dayj wcro general throughout the
state. The rivers are already overflowing
their banks , and the tule lands are filling.
Farming operations on the laud must Inevita
bly bo Interfered with , The entire state , ex
cept the southern portion , has had all the rIn
desirable. At Heil Bluff , Colusa and other
points along the Sacramento , the river l >
brimming over. The danger po'.nt ba alrtadjr
been reached , and both the American and
Feather rivers are also very high , What
makes the situation the more serious la the
certainty that the rise will continue for
forly-elght hours longer , oven without more
rain , The downpour still continues with
little probability of clearing within twenty-
four hours.
an ISartluiuuktt In Colorado.
DENVKH , Jan. 18. A special to the lle-
publlcan from Craig , Colo. , says : At CM
this evening an earthquake was experienced
In Craig , nnd vicinity. Articles were thrown
from Htielvcs and clocks etoppecl , though
no damage la reported. Farmer * living Ion
mlloa east of Crulfr felt the nhock. Shortly
after tbo earthquake a terrlllc wind came
up , which lasted for half an hour. Seven
years a to an earthquake shock was felt
hero.
A.V.HAVKH TO FOIlttlRN OIMHOTKCVS.
tlint CoiiKri-NN Should Kor-
iniiliilitlio Monroe Hnutrlitc.
WASHINGTON , Jan. IS. Tbo Davis reso
lution Interpreting the Monroe doctrine , the
main features of wh'ch were published by
the Associated press this morning , has
caused considerable comment. It Is known It
Is the Intention of the senate committee to
make thu resolution declare what Is the ut
most limits to which the Monroe doctrine
can bo applied. In answer to the report tint
thsro lo sonic opposition to n declaration by
the United States of what the Monroe doc
trine covers , It Is said by the advocates of
the Davis resolution that every tlmo a ques
tion arises In which the Monroe doctrlno
Id Involved Borne foreign government Inter
ested makes the point that the Monroe doc
trine Is nothing but an najertlou which never
has been adopted by the American congress
or approved by the American people.
It Is also asserted the declaration once
formally adopted by congress \\lll settle for
ever the question of foreign aggression ou
the American continent.
The reports concerning the British flying
squadron etlrred up the friends of the reso-
lut'on nnd they decided that If the reports
that it Is bound for Bermuda , are confirmed
efforts should bo made to call up the Daws
resolution and pass It through 'the senate
o.i soon as possible , even to the displacement
of the sliver bill. It Is said by men proml-
nont In foreign affairs In congress that Eng
land could not make ai grea.tcr1 mistake than
to send her licet to Bermuda. Ono of the
most pronounced advocates of the Aiiur.'can
doctrlno said today that the American people
ple wcro slow to rise , but that they would
rcvnt .with their wjiole strength anything
that ould bo .construed Into"A menace. 'Con
tinuing. ho said that In the Transvaal and
other troubles the United ' Stites had re
frained from adding to Great Britain's em
barrassment , but , If the great fleet assembled
at Portsmouth \\ay to bo sent to waters ad
jacent to America , Instead of serving to
make the United States hesitate In the mat
ter of a ilcc''iraUon and enforcement of the
Monroe doctrlno , It would have the opposite
effc-ct. The United States , by the Davis reso
lution , he asserted , would make It very clear
that under no circumstances will any violation
lation of the Monroe doctrlno bo allowed.
It Is agreed by all senators that tlio iroit1
Important pirt of the Davis rwolu'lon la that
wh'ch ' asserts that the United SUtes shall
bo the solo judge as to whether the Mon-
no doctrine h&s- been violated In any aibl-
trjtlon or agreement or In tbj sottlornnl of
.1 boundary dispute between a foreign govern
ment and a government en the A in or lean
continent. It Is predicted by tliosa 'vho
favcr this part of th's resolution that It meets
tliu criticism mads to the portion of the
president's message ? stating that any agree
ment made between Great IlrlUI'i and
Vone/uela Is not to bo objssif.l to by tlio
Urlted States. The extreme limits of ths
Monroe doctrlno , as Interpreted by the Davis
resolution. Is defined by saying thU Is ncces-
ary In order to prevent any ,1e fncto govern
ment which may bo In power In Rome South
American country fcr a short tlmo from bar
tering away a portion of their territory. It
was ftated In this connection that Hit time
may arrive when Spain would agree to sen
Cuba to England and congress should pro
claim In advance that such a sala or cesnlca
would be contrary to the Monroe doctrine
and an act unfriendly to the United States
on the part of the country making the ac
quisition.
The Davis resolution will bo presented to
the sc-nate on MoiiQby. It IH predicted that
considerable opposition will bo manifested
to It , and especially to that part which makes
the United Statea the- judge of the validity
of any arbitration or agreement. It 1 also
stated by the opponents of such ft course
that such a declaration Is bound to load to
entanglements. Th'e DavlH resolution I *
'rffined to cover not only the case of Vene-
zuc-la , but also that of Honduras , which ,
t Is said , will soon engross the attention
of the world. In tht Honduras oa o It Is
said the claim of Great Britain gees back
as far as the tmo ! of Charles I , when a
grant to cut mahogany wan given to some
wood cutters ,
_ _
3II5N KOIl THIS CO.VNO.
IlcluJnii noicTii in i-ii t tli-tlliiK HecralU
III thu United .StiitcN.
CHICAGO , Jan. 18. The Tlmes-HerbM's
Washington special fays : Recruits for aoiv-
Ice In Africa under the flag of Belgium tire
being enlisted In this city under the eyes ,
but unknown to , the State department. Cap
tain Marietta and Colonel Unklcs nf the
Belgian army are in Washington securing
mon to enlist "for the Independent mates of
the Congo , " and although working Jn the
utmost eecrecy , they have already made a
number of enlistments. U Is In direct violation
lation of International lawa ami treaty for a
foreign power to gain recruits In tha Unite 1
States. Already a number of men have been
enrolled and sent abroad , and on Wednesday
next a fresh batch will Icavo for Antwerp
from New York harbor. At Brussels the men
are given their final ln trudlon and pro-
tided with paises to the Belgian possuiilnns
In South Africa , which for the next ihrca
years , according to the agreement they slun ,
Is to bo the Held of such labors. There ar
numerous precedents In which thin govern
ment has atllrmed Us right to prohibit such
enlistments. General Cunhtng , attorney gin-
oral during Plerco's administration , rendered
what has bern considered one of the ablott
opinions on International law , and In U ho
said : "The attempt by one government to
enlist troops In the territory of another
without the letter's consent U a juit rausi
for war , " _
UuliiK to Hevr York to IlaUu
CHICAGO , Jan. 1X.-U l rumornl her *
that the agents of Hie Qciienil IClet'lrlo
railway , falling hero In fliianco their meas
ures recently declared Illegal by Mayor
Hwlft and paired over Ills veto by the i-oun.
ell , buvo KOIIO to New York to ralve moiiay ,
Street I tu I Mm y TrauUlnrrr * Hlrll.'r.
BT. LOUIS , Jun. 18. About 200 workmen
employed by tlio Fourth uml Artonal Htrrot
railway laying track Htiuck. toJuy aa tha
result of a. mlsunderitamlliiK ubout bourn
and wagci. Work U sinptnvlet ] . the nil eel
being torn up for eight or ten blocks ,